Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra at Jazz Gallery in New York Jan. 15-16, 2010
The Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra will be back at Jazz Gallery on Friday and Saturday, January 15-16, 2010 performing work from their latest CD, “El Viaje,” as well as new work including “El Campo” and more. Sets at 9 and 10:30 PM.
Video of Ulisses Rocha performing in Switzerland
From our own Trio 202, the great Brazilian guitarist Ulisses Rocha performing in Switzerland
Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra in November “Downbeat”
We’re really excited about the feature article on Pedro Giraudo in the “Players” section of the November issue of Downbeat that’s on newsstands now:
“an opulent listening experience of modern, orchestral jazz, brimming with passionate improvisions, deliberate contrapuntal melodies and plush harmonies.”
—John Murph, Downbeat Magazine
More on the death of Neguinho do Samba
As previously posted, the great Brazilian drummer known as Neguinho do Samba died on October 31 in Savador, Bahia. His contributions to the world of music reach from Olodum to Paul Simon to Michael Jackson. More background can be accessed online in The New York Times obituary.
A great Rio tradition: 6:45 PM (“Projeto Quase Sete”)
In the Praza Onze in Rio, near the center of the city and close to a Métro stop, every Thursday at 6:45 PM there’s a free performance at the Teatro Gonzaguinha — a great way to end the work day before entering the subway and going home. A wonderful tradition, don’t you think? And wouldn’t it be great if we could have something like it here in New York — especially with the quality of talent you find in Rio as part of the “Projeto Quase Sete.” The project has the support of the Prefeitura do Rio (How about it Mayor Bloomberg?) [more information]
Ubatuba Brazil Camp 2010
An opportunity to study with the masters in Brazil:
SACRED DRUMMING – CHORO – HERMETO PASCOAL – CAPOEIRA
February 22-28, 2010
Ubatuba Brazil Camp 2010 is a week of music master classes on the sands of Ubatuba, Brazil — a paradise spot on the coast between Rio and São Paulo. Created by the founders of California Brazil Camp, Dennis Broughton and Mestre Marcelo Pereira, this week-long event brings together master musicians ranging from the legendary Hermeto Pascoal and Jovino Santos Neto to percussion master Jorge Alabé. This unique event is designed for intermediate and advanced musicians and for capoeiristas of any experience level. [more information]
Sundays: Cidinho Teixeira and Friends at Zinc Bar
Sunday evenings at Zinc Bar
CIDINHO TEIXEIRA AND FRIENDS
For 10 straight years, the best of Brazilian jazz led by the renowned pianist Cidinho Teixeira and friends, each Sunday featuring a changing roster of the top local Brazilian vocalists.
Sets at 10 PM, 11:30 PM and 1 AM
Zinc Bar
82 West 3rd Street
(between Thompson & Sullivan Streets)
Greenwich Village
New York NY 10012
tel. 212-477-9462
Vanderlei Pereira and Blindfold Test
Three of Cantaloupe Music Productions’ top Brazilian jazz artists (Vanderlei Pereira, Susan Pereira, and Paul Meyers) are performing tomorrow, November 7 at Fat Cat in Greenwich Village, NYC.
Vanderlei Pereira and BLINDFOLD TEST
Rodrigo Ursaia – sax, flute
Susan Pereira – voice, percussion
Deanna Witkowski – piano
Paul Meyers – guitar
Gustavo Amarante – bass
Vanderlei Pereira – drums
sets at 7 and 8:30 pm
cover charge: $3
Fat Cat
75 Christopher St.
New York City
(212) 675-6056
http://www.fatcatmusic.org
Tonight: Sofia Tosello at Tutuma Social Club
Tonight, November 3, our own Sofia Tosello performs at TUTUMA Afro Peruvian Social Club (164 East 56 Street (between Lexington and Third Avenues) at 8:30 PM. FREE — No Cover Charge
“Argentina Meets Peru”
Sofia Tosello: voice
Yuri Juarez: guitar
Freddy “Huevito” Lobaton: cajon
Falecimento do Mestre Neguinho do Samba
Our colleague, Judith E. King-Calnek, sends us this sad news:
“Sadly, this is to let you know of the passing of a dear friend and incredible musician, Neguinho do Samba who recently died of a heart attack in his home town of Bahia, Brazil. Many of you knew Neguinho, others may not have known him, but knew his music. He was the force behind the drums of Olodum, the master of rhythms when the bloco burst onto the scene and their infectious rhythms captivated not just Salvador, Bahia, but the entire world. His touch on skins evoked cries, laughter, dance, and much more from people from all walks of life. The call of Neguinho’s rhythms reached the ears of internationally known musicians such as Paul Simon (“Rhythm of the Saints”) and Michael Jackson (“They Don’t Care About Us”).
I knew Neguinho (everybody in Bahia knows Neguinho!) for a long time, but got to know him much better in 1995 during a few months when I was there doing field work for my dissertation. His warmth, caring and concern for the people of Bahia were amazing. His dream of building a music school was realized, and his work with the all women’s percussion band Dida’ was revolutionary.”
It is such a loss. We are, however, fortunate to have many “filhos” of Neguinho. Not only his actual children, but his musical children as well. O rufar dos tambores nao para. We will all miss him sorely.
Axé
Judith